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Boat trailer reported stolen, tire slashed at river access

September 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP —A boat trailer was reported stolen from a vehicle, and a tire was reportedly slashed at the South Walhalla River Access Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent activity of the Mason County…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 12, 2024

September 12, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tina Marie Miller, 65, pleaded guilty on September 11 to second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 365 days in jail (suspended sentence) and $580 in fines/costs. -Mark Edmund Scheuer, 53, pleaded guilty on September 6 to second-offense driving while license suspended…

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September 12, 2024

We are currently offering our readers a sneak preview of our Daily Briefing. From now until Oct. 15, you can try it for free. Send an email with your name, email address and town of residence to editor@mediagroup31.com. Type “Free Briefing” in the subject. If you choose to continue, you have the option to sign up for monthly payments of…

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Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm to host Blessing of the Animals

September 12, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm will host its 29th annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. The farm is located at 5487 N. Tuttle Rd. The free event is open to anyone. Pets and livestock of all sizes are welcome. Those who have lost pets may bring a flower or memory to…

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Captain Martin observes 10 years as skipper of the Badger

September 11, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — The Ludington carferry tradition began 149 years ago with the first break-bulk ship hauling freight across Lake Michigan to Wisconsin. It’s a tradition that is embedded into the history and lore of Mason County. Mike Martin of Muskegon is one of two men who currently are part of an exclusive list of those…

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